TV channels
The television is equipped with a digital tuner.
This means it can receive both analog and digital channels. Switching between analog and digital channels is performed manually.
Changing channels
iDrive operating principles
1. Press the controller.
The available channels are shown on the left side of the screen.
2. Select a channel and press the controller.

To change channels during broadcast, turn the controller.
Channels can also be changed using the steering wheel buttons.
Updating the list of receivable channels
When you leave the reception area of the stored TV channels during a long trip, you can update the list of receivable channels.
iDrive operating principles
3. Select "Entertainment settings" and press the controller.
1. During TV reception, press the controller.
2. Select "Autostore" and press the controller.

The list of channels with the best reception is updated.
Test yourself
A quick BMW X5 quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.